Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Appointment Debate
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Alexander Stafford
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Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Appointment
Alexander Stafford Excerpts(2 years, 9 months ago)
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Michael Ellis
I have no doubt that my right hon. Friend will make myriad decisions on a daily basis. The hon. Gentleman will have to wait and see what they are, but they will be decisions that deliver for the people of this country, unlike his party.
Alexander Stafford (Rother Valley) (Con)
I have been listening intently to the urgent question, but I am still confused about what the Opposition are asking. As far as I am aware, this new appointment is what the Gray report wanted and it is the Prime Minister carrying out the Gray report. Are the Opposition saying we should not listen to the Gray report?
Michael Ellis
My hon. Friend is right to refer to the Gray report. One of the points raised was about the fragmentary nature of arrangements. This is addressing that problem directly. I am very surprised the Labour party is not welcoming it with open arms.